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Watching strongmen in Budapest taught me about bracing.
They had this old school way of breathing before a heavy lift. I've adapted it over time and it's still my go to for stability. What old form cues do you still swear by?
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val_chen167mo ago
So how did you actually learn their specific breathing pattern, like was there a visual cue or something?
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margaret6367mo ago
Honestly I tried to copy it by puffing up my chest like a cartoon character the first time. Ngl I looked ridiculous and still dropped the weight. The real trick was that sharp hiss they make, not just holding air. Took me ages to stop turning purple.
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wright.claire7mo ago
Actually, what clicked for me was realizing the hiss happens right as you hit the sticking point in the lift, not before. @val_chen16, I started watching powerlifters' lower ribs flare out instead of their chest. That visual showed me how to brace my abs and back together. Once I linked the breath to that specific muscle tightness, it stopped feeling forced.
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